Opening: Reference Librarian, University of Illinois College of Law Library

The University of Illinois College of Law invites applications for the position of Reference Librarian, a full-time academic, tenure-track faculty appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor of Library Administration. This position reports to the Head of Public Services of the Law Library in the College of Law.

The Reference Librarian assists the Head of Public Services in developing exceptional and innovative services to the College of Law faculty. Additional responsibilities include active participation in the public services team, regular provision of reference services including some evenings and weekends; teaching one section of the first-year legal research course, participation in other formal and informal legal research instruction to law students and others on campus; preparation of print and electronic research aids and collection guides; and mentoring of library science graduate assistants.

The Law Library serves a vibrant College of Law including approximately 45 full time faculty, 600 JD students, and 50 LLM students and also serves the legal information needs of a major research university. The Law Library offers its users a broad array of electronic information sources and a print collection in excess of 750,000 volumes including selective US and EU depository items. The Law Library staff currently consists of 10.5 professional librarians, seven support staff positions and four part-time, graduate assistants who are pursuing masters degrees in library science. For more detailed information about the Law Library, please visit http://www.law.uiuc.edu/library/, and for information about the campus, please visit www.uiuc.edu. The position requires an M.L.S. from an ALA accredited program or internationally recognized equivalent in library science by date of hire; JD from an ABA accredited program or internationally recognized equivalent degree by date of hire; strong service orientation; excellent oral and written communications skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills; working knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis and the Internet; and ability to work cooperatively in a collaborative environment. Working knowledge of current technology and trends and 1-3 years experience working in an law library are preferred.

Salary is competitive and is commensurate with credentials and experience. Librarians have faculty rank, and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, publication, and university/professional/community service in order to meet university standards for tenure and promotion.

This is a continuous, full-time, twelve month position.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

Requires M.L.S. from an ALA accredited program or internationally recognized equivalent in library science by date of hire and JD from an ABA accredited program or internationally recognized equivalent degree by date of hire.

Skills Desired:

Desire strong service orientation; excellent oral and written communications skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills; working knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis and the Internet; and ability to work cooperatively in a collaborative environment. Working knowledge of current technology and trends and 1-3 years experience working in an law library are preferred.

Documents Required to Apply for this Position:

Submit cover letter; resume; E-mail address; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

Resume and Required Documents Should be Forwarded To:

Janis L. Johnston, Director
University of Illinois College of Law Library
504 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
Champaign, IL, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 333-2914
Email: jljohnst@law.uiuc.edu 

Job Available: As soon as possible
For full consideration, apply by: 03/30/2008

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer